Zhu Di's words struck at the heart of the matter.
If Zhu Xiongying had never appeared, then even if his eldest brother Zhu Biao were destined to live a long life, he would not have treated the feudal princes too harshly.
And if Zhu Biao were truly not destined to live long, neither Zhu Yunwen nor Zhu Yunteng would amount to much. Neither possessed such decisiveness.
But Zhu Xiongying was entirely different.
He had fought and killed in the army for years, his prestige shaking the realm. He had the army's support, and after reclaiming his identity, he had also gained Huai West's backing.
He was even more capable and more prestigious than his eldest brother Zhu Biao.
He had formed a grudge with Zhu Ying long ago. How could Zhu Di not be afraid?
Thinking of the predicament he now faced, Zhu Di was the most worried and fearful of all the feudal princes in the realm.
Especially with the Second Prince, Prince of Qin Zhu Shuang, as a precedent. He had actually been placed under house arrest in Yingtian.
At that time, Zhu Ying had not even reclaimed his identity. Now that he had, things would only become more serious.
Just then!
"Reporting to Your Highness."
"The Imperial Envoy has arrived outside the Prince's residence."
"And... it is not just the Imperial Envoy. There are quite a lot of people this time." Zhu Neng hurried into the main hall and respectfully reported to Zhu Di.
"They arrived so quickly?" A hint of surprise appeared on Zhu Di's face.
Although he had long received word that the court's Imperial Envoy had entered Beiping Prefecture, judging by the distance, they should have needed another day or two. Yet they had arrived ahead of schedule. It was clear that these envoys